Legal Administrative Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Waukesha, WI
  • $55,000–$60,000 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Administrative Assistant (Entry-Level)

Waukesha, WI | On-Site | Full-Time

LHH is seeking an Entry-Level Administrative Assistant to join a law firm team in Waukesha, WI. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment, supporting various departments, and contributing to the overall success of a collaborative team.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with firm-wide administrative and operational projects

  • Provide support on basic projects for legal support staff

  • Assist with marketing events and special projects

  • Support accounting with administrative tasks as needed

  • Manage client records, including opening, maintaining, and closing files

  • Perform scanning, copying, and document management projects

  • Organize and maintain physical and electronic files

  • Assist with drafting, proofreading, and document preparation

  • Coordinate mailing and distribution projects

  • Serve as backup receptionist when needed

Qualifications

  • Postsecondary education preferred

  • Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent organization and time-management abilities

  • Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities

  • Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

  • Basic database management experience preferred

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday

  • 40 hours per week

  • Fully on-site position

Compensation & Benefits

  • $55,000 - $60,000

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance

  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

  • Paid holidays, personal days, and sick time

  • Employee referral program

  • Retirement plan with generous employer contribution

  • Additional employee perks and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWaukesha, WI
Salary$55,000–$60,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Database Administrationunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Photocopyunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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